International developer and writer Jagex has introduced the acquisition of US-based developer Pipeworks Studios.
This acquisition comes within the wake of 5 years of report progress, together with third-party publishing offers and the very best ever membership in Jagex’s flagship sport, RuneScape. In 2021, Jagex was acquired by world funding agency Carlyle to assist its progress technique.
That is Jagex’s first ever acquisition of an exterior studio, and displays the corporate’s objectives of increasing its staff and rising its profile within the North American market.
“We’re delighted to welcome Pipeworks into the Jagex Household. Pipeworks presents an unimaginable alternative to deliver onboard world-class sport growth expertise,” mentioned Jagex CEO Phil Mansell.
Based mostly in Eugene, Oregon, Pipeworks has constructed a popularity for achievement inside the trade, creating video games and know-how for each established and rising IP’s. Since its founding in 1999, the corporate has grown to greater than 200 staff and labored with companions together with Genvid, Activision, and EA Sports activities.
“This is a chance for us to degree up as soon as once more as a result of we every deliver our personal distinct experiences to the partnership,” mentioned Pipeworks Studios CEO Lindsay Gupton. “Jagex’s strategy of offering a number one platform for builders to create lasting and content-rich community-driven video games totally aligns with Pipeworks’ work-for-hire mannequin and give attention to constructing revolutionary video games and know-how.”
Phrases of the acquisition haven’t been disclosed to the general public.
Final yr, we named Jagex one in every of our prime 50 sport makers for the third consecutive yr. Keep tuned in coming weeks to see the corporate will prolong its streak.
